Topics Related to Exceptional Children
October 24, 2024, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
OT Journal Club (virtual) will discuss journal articles relevant to school-based OT practice. A certificate of attendance (.1 CEU/1 contact hour) will be provided. Participants are encouraged to read the designated article ahead of time. We will discuss research methods, aim, key findings, implications for practice, and more.
September 12, 2024, 2pm - 3:30pm
This virtual session is intended for OTPs new to NC school-based OT (less than ~3 years) including new graduates and OTPs transitioning from other settings or states. An overview will be provided of important resources and information pertaining to school-based OT in NC public schools. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in Q&A. Participants are encouraged to complete the Overview of School-based Practice for Related Service Providers (.5 CEUS/5 contact hours) course in NCEES prior to attending this session.
August 30, 2024, 12pm - 1:30pm
The purpose of this virtual event sponsored by NCDPI and NCOTA is to enhance OT practitioner (OTP) understanding of the differences and similarities between school-based and private practice OT, including scope of practice. Participants will discuss strategies to build relationships and empower collaboration between practice settings for information and engage in Q&A with participants for the first hour of the session. An optional 30-minute networking session with regional breakout rooms will follow to build relationships and further empower collaboration.
September 17, 2024, 2pm - 3pm
In 2024 the Office of Exceptional Children moved the data collection process for the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and The DeafBlind Census through ECATS. This session will reflect on the process, information learned, impact for students and updates to enhance data collection.
January 30, 2025, All day
This one-day workshop is intended for professionals working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the general education setting. Participants will be provided with an overview of the characteristics of ASD to support the planning and provision of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). Particular attention will be given to the use of visual supports to increase student engagement in and completion of standards-aligned tasks and assignments. Location: Cramerton, NC
January 15, 2025 - January 16, 2025, All day
This workshop is intended for professionals working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will be provided with an overview of ASD and effective instructional practices that promote student engagement and independence in the educational environment, with particular attention to the use of visual supports (schedules, activity systems, material design, and environmental design). Please note: this is the same content as was previously titled Foundations of Autism: Instructional Practices.Location: Durham, NC
October 18, 2024, All day
Invitation Only. This one day in-person training is open by invitation only to those individuals who have successfully completed the ASD and Early Learners canvas course. Based on unique student needs within scenarios, participants will plan, create, and model the use of visual supports.Greensboro, NC
August 21, 2024, 8:30am - 11:30am
This PD is designed for EC Administrators, Specialists, Supervisors, Compliance, and Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments to refresh their knowledge, skills and practice to better serve students with visual impairments.
July 31, 2024, 9am - 12pm
This PD is designed for EC Administrators, Specialists, Supervisors, Compliance, and Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments to refresh their knowledge, skills and practice to better serve students with visual impairments.
August 22, 2024, 1pm - 2pm
Each of the Special EC Grants will be reviewed.